Development Associate

OVERVIEW

The Development Associate plays a key role in maximizing BlinkNow’s development efforts. This position will be reporting to our Director of Development (DOD) and will also coordinate tasks with the Program Associate and Grants team.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Annual Programs

• Collaborate with DOD and Communications Team to implement online fundraising campaigns; Roots monthly giving, #GivingTuesday and the annual year-end campaign
• Create and implement with the DOD a robust stewardship plan to further engage donor groups and increase donor retention.
• Develop and strengthen programs for youth engagement including school-based activities and “Kopila Buds”
• Recruit, engage with and encourage peer to peer fundraisers and crowdfunding efforts
• Prepare and help manage mailing lists and campaign materials
• Create presentations and organize development content
• Coordinate donor content for the Annual report and other publications
• Engage with development volunteers
• Coordinate logistical details for salon events and fundraising events
• Identify and engage with support partners
• Maintain correspondence related to events and meetings

Individuals

• Lead donor pipeline research and work with the Director of Development to create engagement strategies for identified donors.
• Enter and maintain records of donor descriptions and donor related communications in Salesforce.

Foundations

• Work with Program and Finance departments to develop donor proposals
• Update a reporting and grants application calendar in Salesforce to ensure all donor updates are scheduled and on time
• Work with the grants team on grant submissions and reporting and research and identify new sources of grant funding
• Provide administrative backup to DOD with other fundraising projects if needed
• Assist DOD with scheduling Foundation donor meetings for DOD/CEO

QUALIFICATIONS::

• Bachelor's degree; at least 2-3 years of professional development experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Fluency in English
• Strong written communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills; can speak with donors and share BlinkNow impact
• Networking skills
• Mission driven
• Excellent writing skills
• Experience working directly with donors
• Strong analytical skills
• Salesforce database management experience
• Attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Graphic design experience a plus

DETAILS OF THE POSITION:

• Location: Remote, reporting to our US team

Position Type: Part-time (25-30 hours/week), Hourly Pay based on experience